ShopperTrak forecasts retail holiday traffic will rise this year for the first time since 2007...

ShopperTrak forecasts retail holiday traffic will rise this year for the first time since 2007 with shopping trends looking positive. The data firm sees U.S. retail sales up 3.3% Y/Y and foot traffic gaining 2.8% for the holiday period.

Really? My disposable income is materially lower than it was last year, and I'm personally familiar with many people who've seen their unemployment benefits expire, yet can't find even a minimum wage job.